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The Benefits of Humic Acid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Soil contains a wealth of organic matter from decomposed plant and animal matter. A substance known as "humus" is the primary component of that organic matter. As water washes through soil, it washes away the humic acids from the humus...
The Benefits of Acupuncture
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more...
Study: Vitamin D Relieves Joint, Muscle Pain for Breast Cancer Patients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Every year, approximately a quarter-million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States. About 12 percent of all American women will develop some form of breast cancer during their lifetime; roughly one out of every eight will...
What Is Nocturia?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nocturia, or nycturia, is the need to wake and urinate at least once in the middle of the night. While associated with urinary urgency, it is not a condition connected with incontinence. An overactive bladder (OAB) or more serious condition...
Which Is Better For the Environment - Organic or Locally Grown Foods?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Which Is Better For the Environment - Organic or Locally Grown Foods? The long standing debate between people who care about their health and the health of the environment concerns not only what food to eat, but what kind of...
The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In the very short time since GMO foods were first introduced, they have tainted ecosystems, created financial strains for farmers, and introduced unnatural elements into the local, national, and global food supply. GMOs pose a danger to all of us...
What Is the Bt Toxin?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Unfortunately, modern farming has fully embraced the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides to control unwanted critters and weeds. Synthetic chemicals have largely been responsible for accomplishing the task but the agricultural industry has more recently started a biological warfare...
What Is Gluten?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Gluten is a plant protein found mostly in cereal grains such as wheat, rye, spelt, kamut, emmer, einkorn and triticale, and barley. Its chemical composition consists of two primary amino acids known as Gliadin and Glutenin. These amino acid sequences...
Why I'm Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Aluminum is the most widely distributed metal on the planet and it's used in the production of many everyday products. Cookware is made from aluminum, soda cans are aluminum, and aluminum foil is found in most kitchens. Aluminum is also...
The Health Benefits of Collinsonia Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Collinsonia canadensis, also known as Canada horsebalm, hardhack, horseweed, richweed, ox-balm, and stone root, is an herb in the mint family. Historically, it has been used for improving circulation and congestion, especially in the bowels and throat. It has also...
What Is MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is an organic sulfur-containing compound that occurs naturally in fruits, vegetables, grains, animals, and even humans. MSM has earned a lot of attention for its use as a nutritional supplement. This is due to MSM’s reputation as a...
What are the Health Benefits of Mulberry Fruit?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Mulberries are delicious and nutritious, and people all over the world enjoy them. The Mulberry fruit has multiple benefits to the human body as a source of antioxidants and as a support for the immune system and healthy blood sugar....
